Production Supervisor

Columbus McKinnon Corporation•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing to ensure high-quality parts and products are assembled at the lowest possible cost while meeting company quality and performance standards, customer specifications, and delivery requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role directly supervises production functions, coordinates schedules and work assignments, supports continuous improvement, and ensures employee training, regulatory compliance, safety, and accurate records.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to use Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet software and email.
Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems.
Experience in performance management and ability to coach, guide, and influence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience in Lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise assigned production functions to meet quality, cost, performance, customer specification, and delivery requirements.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; interpret specifications and drawings; and delegate job orders and duties to production staff.
Participate on cross-functional teams to improve processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
Analyze and resolve production problems or assist workers in solving them.
Inspect products before shipping to verify conformance to specifications when required.
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve departmental goals.
Organize upcoming orders in a timely and accurate manner; estimate hours and order materials or drawings as required.
Train new and current employees in processes and methods needed to meet company quality, quantity, and safety standards and principles.
Keep management informed of general conditions and matters that could affect quality, cost, safety, or employee morale.
Handle employee relations issues, develop positive employee relations, and maintain open communication with employees.
Recruit, interview, and hire employees for open positions.
Ensure completion of required records, paperwork, reports, and other documents.
Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with safety and work rules and regulations, and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Complete special projects as assigned.